Crime in Bersted: statistics, rates and trends
1,127 crimes were recorded in Bersted in the 12 months to July 2026, 99.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before.
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1,127 crimes were recorded in Bersted in the 12 months to July 2026, 99.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before. The most common offence was shoplifting, with 321 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bersted has the 1,242nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bersted | Arun | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,127 | 15,051 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 99.8 | 88.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,291 | 170,064 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bersted was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,127 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (884). Over the whole period it rose 14%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,127 | 99.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,012 | 89.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 917 | 81.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,046 | 92.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 951 | 84.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 992 | 87.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 884 | 78.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 990 | 87.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 985 | 87.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 124 |
| June 2026 | 100 |
| May 2026 | 99 |
| April 2026 | 99 |
| March 2026 | 69 |
| February 2026 | 90 |
| January 2026 | 80 |
| December 2025 | 98 |
| November 2025 | 74 |
| October 2025 | 93 |
| September 2025 | 93 |
| August 2025 | 108 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bersted over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, robbery.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+68%) and anti-social behaviour (+33%). The largest falls were in burglary (-56%) and criminal damage and arson (-41%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 321 | 28.4 | 3.43 | +68% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 274 | 24.3 | 0.71 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 165 | 14.6 | 0.95 | +33% |
| Public order | 81 | 7.2 | 1.08 | +1% |
| Other theft | 64 | 5.7 | 0.89 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 54 | 4.8 | 0.71 | -41% |
| Vehicle crime | 39 | 3.5 | 0.70 | -33% |
| Drugs | 34 | 3.0 | 0.92 | +143% |
| Burglary | 29 | 2.6 | 0.73 | -56% |
| Other crime | 24 | 2.1 | 1.01 | +0% |
| Robbery | 20 | 1.8 | 1.31 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.1 | 1.09 | +9% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.9 | 1.08 | -41% |
Shoplifting in Bersted
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bersted recorded 321 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 68% on the year before. It made up 28.5% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Bersted
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bersted recorded 274 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 24.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bersted
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bersted recorded 165 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 14.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bersted
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bersted recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bersted
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bersted recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bersted
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bersted recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bersted
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bersted recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bersted
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bersted recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 143% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bersted
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bersted recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bersted
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bersted recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bersted
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bersted recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bersted
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bersted recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bersted
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bersted recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bersted, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bersted.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bersted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard | 889 | 131.7 | +32% |
| Pevensey | 535 | 112.3 | +13% |
| Hotham | 1,418 | 220.8 | +121% |
| Marine | 1,456 | 181.5 | +82% |
| Aldwick East | 229 | 46.0 | -54% |
| Aldwick West | 276 | 42.5 | -57% |
| Felpham West | 519 | 74.0 | -26% |
| Felpham East | 197 | 37.6 | -62% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bersted over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 190 |
| On or near Supermarket | 134 |
| On or near Durlston Drive | 59 |
| On or near Headley Drive | 43 |
| On or near Laurel Grove | 39 |
| On or near Elm Tree Close | 37 |
| On or near St Clare'S Gardens | 37 |
| On or near Orchard Place | 30 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 30 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 25 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bersted over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 486 | 43.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 252 | 22.4% |
| Not recorded | 165 | 14.6% |
| Under investigation | 82 | 7.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 44 | 3.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 26 | 2.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 2.2% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% |
Bersted has an estimated population of 11,291. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bersted sits in decile 5.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bersted |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.6% |
| Social rented homes | 11.8% |
| Private rented homes | 16.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 10.8% |
Is Bersted a safe place to live?
Bersted recorded 99.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Bersted?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 321 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (274).
Is crime in Bersted going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bersted was up 11% on the year before: 1,127 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,012 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bersted?
Bersted is policed by Sussex. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bersted. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.